Austin informs the characters that, in addition to belonging to a man,: the body suffered a gunshot wound to the femur and was buried around the 1970’s. Chapters 75 and 76 feature a confrontation between the Thursday Murder Club and Donna and Chris, after Elizabeth explains to them about the bodies they had dug up. Chris and Donna are upset; they feel betrayed because they were never told about it. However, Elizabeth is unconcerned. She says that if Chris feels the need to arrest them, he should do so, but they will all refuse to comment when asked at the station. Chris tells them about how Father Matthew is actually a doctor and not a priest, which has them wondering if he could have killed Ian. As a peace offering, they tell the two police officers that it was Gianni who took the photo. Elizabeth explains that Jason has given the group enough of an alibi that they believe him to be innocent. Ron will tell Jason to call the police himself.

In Chapter 80, Joyce and Elizabeth are sitting in Casa Café when their waiter, a man claiming to be Peter Ward, approaches with their coffee orders. Elizabeth puts down the photograph on the table.